What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Placentia?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Placentia is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Placentia?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Placentia is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Placentia?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Placentia. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Kraemer-Chapman via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Placentia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from San Diego to Placentia?

The distance between San Diego and Placentia is 103 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Placentia without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Placentia without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Placentia?

The train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Placentia bus from?

San Diego to Placentia bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Placentia train from?

San Diego to Placentia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Placentia?

The best way to get from San Diego to Placentia is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 59 bus, which costs $20 - $30 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the San Diego to Placentia bus arrive?

San Diego to Placentia bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the San Diego to Placentia train arrive?

San Diego to Placentia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Placentia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Placentia is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from San Diego to Placentia.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Placentia?

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Where can I stay near Placentia?

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Placentia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 19m
$30–70
Drive 97.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Placentiacar 97.5 mi
1h 43m
$18–26
Bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Kraemer-Chapmanbus 59
3h 1m
$21–30
Fly, train
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
3h 25m
$178–654
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 17m
$37–51

San Diego to Placentia by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 102.2 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Placentia, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Kraemer-Chapman via Santa Ana and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 3h 1m.

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